Procurement Manager

PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Lead and develop the corporate procurement and sourcing strategy, ensuring the best conditions in terms of cost, quality, service, financing, and delivery for the organization.

Key responsibilities
Design and implement the corporate procurement and sourcing strategy.
Define and manage Strategic Sourcing, negotiation, and supplier development strategies.
Lead negotiations with domestic and international suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, quality, credit terms, lead times, and service conditions.
Identify opportunities for savings, procurement consolidation, and cost optimization.
Coordinate and supervise the corporate procurement team.
Establish policies, procedures, KPIs, and controls for the procurement function.
Consolidate purchasing requirements across different business units to achieve economies of scale.
Develop, evaluate, and negotiate contracts and commercial agreements with strategic suppliers.
Manage and develop the supplier base, evaluating performance, risks, quality, service, and commercial conditions.
Participate in the identification and development of alternative suppliers to reduce supply risks.
Oversee and ensure the proper execution of import and international trade processes, coordinating suppliers, customs brokers, and internal departments.
Analyze import costs, logistics, tariffs, transit times, and international purchasing conditions.
Monitor procurement KPIs, savings, supplier performance, delivery times, and commercial conditions.
Prepare executive reports for Management regarding results, savings, risks, and sourcing opportunities.
Drive standardization and continuous improvement of procurement processes across the Business Units.

Experience
3+ years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, or purchasing.
Experience leading teams.
Experience negotiating with domestic and international suppliers.
Proven experience in imports and international trade.
Experience managing corporate or multi-site procurement.
Manufacturing industry experience is preferred.

Languages
Advanced English is mandatory, with the ability to conduct negotiations and review contracts, quotations, and documentation with international suppliers.

Technical Knowledge
Strategic Sourcing.
Negotiation and supplier development.
Domestic and international procurement.
Imports and international trade.
Incoterms.
Import costs and international logistics.
Supplier evaluation and qualification.
Contracts and commercial agreements.
Cost analysis and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
Procurement KPIs and savings.
ERP systems and analytical tools; Power BI is preferred.
Advanced Excel.